The Second Sunday in Advent

Blessed Lord, who has caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning;¹

Grant that we may in such wise hear them,²

read,³

mark,⁴

learn,⁵

and inwardly digest them,⁶

that by patience and comfort of your holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.⁷